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Wedang Cincau dan Selasih - Grass Jelly and Basil Seeds in Ginger Syrup

Wedang Cincau dan Selasih - Grass Jelly and Basil Seeds in Ginger Syrup

Everything served in ginger syrup is an instant dessert for me. Maybe I am just partial, but sweet (or even mild and almost tasteless) food just taste better in …

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Cilok - Tapioca Dough in Peanut Sauce

Cilok - Tapioca Dough in Peanut Sauce

These savory boiled tapioca dough/balls are sold by street-food sellers throughout Indonesia, and they come with delicious spicy peanut sauce.

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Agar Susu Kacang dan Cincau - Soy Milk and Grass Jelly Pudding

Agar Susu Kacang dan Cincau - Soy Milk and Grass Jelly Pudding

Merry Christmas everyone! Are you hosting your own dinner party tonight? Perhaps a bit busy and flustered with all the dishes that still need to be prepared? …

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Sumpia Kacang dan Wijen - Peanut and Sesame Seeds in Wonton Pouch

Sumpia Kacang dan Wijen - Peanut and Sesame Seeds in Wonton Pouch

Use your wonton skins/wrappers to make this super easy and delicious Indonesian wonton pouches sweet snack with ground peanuts and sesame seeds filling.

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Wedang Ronde - Glutinous Rice Balls in Ginger Syrup

Wedang Ronde - Glutinous Rice Balls in Ginger Syrup

Wedang ronde is Indonesian version of tang yuan (汤圆). While the Chinese traditionally prepare tang yuan during winter solstice, Indonesian simply make this on a …

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Ayam Kecap Pedas - Chicken in Spicy Sweet Soy Sauce

Ayam Kecap Pedas - Chicken in Spicy Sweet Soy Sauce

Ayam kecap pedas is an Indonesian take on Chinese chicken in ginger and soy sauce. In this Indonesian version, the sauce is made with kecap manis (Indonesian …

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Limpang Limpung - Deep Fried Banana and Bread

Limpang Limpung - Deep Fried Banana and Bread

I love deep fried food, especially for snacking. I have a couple of sad looking bananas (read: really ripe), and a couple of almost stale sliced wheat bread …

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Sayur Godog Betawi - Betawi Vegetables in Coconut Milk

Sayur Godog Betawi - Betawi Vegetables in Coconut Milk

Sayur godog is a festive food and is mostly served during Lebaran (Eid al-Fitr). I know we are fast approaching Christmas and sayur godog is not exactly common …

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Sambal Terasi Matang - Cooked Shrimp Paste Chili Sauce

Sambal Terasi Matang - Cooked Shrimp Paste Chili Sauce

Sambal terasi matang is the fully cooked version of iconic Indonesian shrimp paste chili sauce. Use it with vegetables, or to perk up any Indonesian food.

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Sambal Krecek dan Tahu - Beef Skin and Tofu in Chili Sauce

Sambal Krecek dan Tahu - Beef Skin and Tofu in Chili Sauce

Sambal krecek is part of the side dish to accompany nasi gudeg. Krecek is made from beef skin, usually sold in 100 gram packages and can be consumed as is. Most …

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Sari Asam Jawa - Tamarind Juice

Sari Asam Jawa - Tamarind Juice

So far, I have only used tamarind in creating dishes to lend the much welcome sour note. But tamarind can also be made into simple refreshing drink. Preparing a …

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Bengkoang dan Kacang Panjang Tumis Tauco - Jicama and Snake Bean Stir Fry in Salted Soy Bean

Bengkoang dan Kacang Panjang Tumis Tauco - Jicama and Snake Bean Stir Fry in Salted Soy Bean

I love stir frying vegetables. I either use salted soy bean (Indonesian: tauco), dried shrimps (Indonesian: ebi), or toasted shrimp paste (Indonesian: terasi). …

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